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R831 LJK

1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

597,436 mi
Last recorded597,436 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze326,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 LJK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Bronze
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 597,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 597,463 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 597,463 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 597,463 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

os and ns inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 594,309 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 594,309 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 581,358 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre close to alxe on right lock

rear ns wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 17 May 2012 581,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre close to alxe on right lock

rear ns wheel arch corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Nov 2011 571,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2011 554,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 532,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 523,922 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 498,623 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 6 May 2009 498,623 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 471,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 444,037 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 444,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2006 401,072 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze?

Based on 72,025 MOT tests across 6,297 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
21,868
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
6,297
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,326
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,069
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,916
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,783
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2,280
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R831 LJK is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 326,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 4,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R831 LJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R831 LJK is a 1997 London Taxis Int TX1 Bronze, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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